Vegetarian and vegan diets are growing in popularity as people discover the health benefits of eating a meat-free diet. Some studies show that vegetarians lead longer, healthier lives than their meat eating counterparts – and, for many, it’s a diet that’s more compassionate. On the other hand, some people find vegetarian and vegan diets to ...
Prevnar is the Trade Name for Wyeth Lederle. Prevnar Pneumococcal Vaccine Ingredients saccharides from capsular Streptococcus pneumoniae antigens (7 serotypes) individually conjugated to diphtheria CRM protein and the chemicals aluminum phosphate, ammonium sulfate, soy protein, yeast. The antigens of the vaccine for 7 types Pneumonococcal bacteria. Pneumonococcal bacteria is common in the respiratory tract of ...
A press release announces a landmark ruling by a Pennsylvania Court on Monday. A Blair County Common Pleas Court judge has ruled that methadone clinics can be liable for corporate negligence, just like hospitals. This is believed to be the first ruling of its kind in Pennsylvania. The ruling comes as a result of a ...
The human brain is an infinitely complex organ. Though there is much research devoted to how and why our minds work the way they do, not all the mysteries surrounding the brain have been solved, and often the study of brain ailments such as cancer, strokes and learning disabilities bring only more questions. This article ...
Have you recently noticed that you are experiencing signs of a problem in your sight? Or maybe you noticed that all of a sudden, you were having problems walking. You found yourself stumbling when there was nothing to stumble over or no reason to stumble. After taking a few steps, you tripped or your foot ...
You’ve seen them in those funny, peel-off cans at the grocery store. Canned sardines are a polarizing food. Some people love them, and some can’t even stand the smell – much less the taste. But are you doing your body good when you load a sardine onto a cracker with a little mustard or barbeque ...
The appearance of your tongue says a lot about your general state of health. Nutritional disorder, autoimmune diseases, infections, blood diseases and endocrine problems can all changes in the color and consistency of the tongue – and tongue changes can be the first sign of a medical problem. One tongue abnormality that merits further investigation ...
West Nile virus is no laughing matter, and ever since it was discovered in North America in 1999 (infecting humans and horses), it appears to be evolving as more and more individuals are infected with this potentially fatal disease. In 2006, West Nile virus became an epidemic that infected humans in almost every single state ...
Appetizers at most restaurants are so full of calories and fat that they can easily be the most unhealthy portion of the meal – with the possible exception of dessert. It’s not unusual for a restaurant appetizer to have upwards of five hundred calories and an ungodly amount of fat. Fortunately, there’s one seafood appetizer ...
